Lead Transition Teacher

Lead Transition Teacher

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. Mission EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization.

Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Job Purpose:

The Lead Transition Teacher oversees the daily instructional operations of a Post University based transition program for students who are between the ages of 17-22. The position entails providing services to students of all learning exceptionalities to make progress on their individual academic, social/emotional, and transition IEP goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in teaching from an accredited institution in Special Education.
• Current Connecticut teaching license in required content area (265 or 165 or 065)
• Must have proven the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Valid Connecticut driver's license

Major Responsibilities:

• Complete all case management tasks and responsibilities for students who are assigned to your caseload
• Develop and implement all components of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for students on your caseload and others as appropriate
• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP across all settings
• Serve as the primary contact for parents/guardians/Post University/District/and other deemed part of the students team
• Provide direction to community coaches as directed
• Provide consultation to Post University staff regarding classroom adjustments, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• All other of duties assigned by supervisor

The Lead Transition Teacher works under the supervision of the UPP Coordinator & Director of Regional and Transition Services, and/or designee. Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is asap

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups.